David Clarinval strengthens consumer protection and access to financial services Today, the Council of Ministers approved a set of measures under the draft laws containing various provisions on the Economy and Consumer Protection. These reforms, driven by Minister David Clarinval,... Federal Press releases Security and justice Taxation and economy 3 Jul 2026
An energy market more favourable to consumers The Federal Parliament adopted this Thursday, on a proposal by the Federal Minister for Energy, Mathieu Bihet, and the Minister for Consumer Protection, Rob Beenders, a major reform aimed at making th... Energy Federal In the media Taxation and economy 3 Jul 2026
Consumer credit: Clarinval extends the right to be forgotten for people cured of cancer Today, in the Parliament's Economy Committee, an important new step was taken with the approval, at second reading, of the bill reforming credit rules. Championed by the Minister of Economy, David Cla... Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 24 Jun 2026
New wealth tax: the MR says no to punitive taxation Les Engagés have proposed introducing a new tax targeting wealth over 500,000 euros. Presented as an effort asked of the “broadest shoulders”, this measure nevertheless raises many questions about its... Budget Federal Taxation and economy 23 Jun 2026
“ No VAT increase ” Georges-Louis Bouchez visits Coca-Cola in Anderlecht Anyone driving along the Brussels ring road in Anderlecht cannot miss it: the world-famous red logo standing atop Coca-Cola's headquarters on Chaussée de Mons. The well-known beverage brand employs 2,... Brussels Federal Self-employed and SMEs Taxation and economy 18 Jun 2026
EU-US agreement: Parliament secured a better deal for Europeans This Tuesday 16 June, Members of the European Parliament will be called upon to vote on the trilogue agreement concerning the two regulations linked to the political agreement concluded in summer 2025... Europe Europe and international affairs Press releases Taxation and economy 17 Jun 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez visits Kasteel Brasserie Vanhonsebrouck in Izegem This Tuesday, 16 June, Georges-Louis Bouchez visited Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck in Izegem. The owner, Xavier, representing the fifth generation of the family business, showed him around the new ... Federal Self-employed and SMEs Taxation and economy 17 Jun 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on RTL TVI: defending freedom and protecting the middle class As Martin Buxant's guest on Sunday evening on RTL TVI, Georges-Louis Bouchez delivered a clear and confident defence of our project, on the occasion of our 180th anniversary. Freedom is in the DNA of ... Education Federal In the media Taxation and economy 15 Jun 2026
Debate between Georges-Louis Bouchez and Jean-Marie Dedecker in Diksmuide More than four hundred people attended the debate between Georges-Louis Bouchez and Jean-Marie Dedecker in Diksmuide on Wednesday evening. The event, organised by the Kiwanis service club, brought tog... Federal Industry Taxation and economy 12 Jun 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez meets six hundred Flemings This Friday, Georges-Louis Bouchez was warmly welcomed by the members of Belisia Bilzen, a Limburg business club linked to the football club of the same name playing in First National. Last Monday, he... Federal In the media Institutional Taxation and economy 6 Jun 2026
“ We must reform even faster to turn Wallonia around ” Georges-Louis Bouchez at the Cercle du Lion in Nivelles The conference organised in Nivelles by the Cercle du Lion drew a packed room of entrepreneurs eager for concrete results. Before them, our President Georges-Louis Bouchez delivered a clear message, a... Administrative simplification In the media Taxation and economy Wallonia 5 Jun 2026
“ I want a fair market where competition is healthy and the rules are comparable. ” David Clarinval in Les Echos: strengthening Europe’s industrial base On the sidelines of the OECD ministerial meeting, David Clarinval gave an exclusive interview to the leading French economic newspaper Les Echos. The Minister for the Economy shared his analysis of th... Europe Federal Industry Press releases Taxation and economy 5 Jun 2026